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Picture Inspiration Collins Tuohy
Subject of The Blind Side www.greatertalent.com/CollinsTuohy Collins Tuohy shares a famously close bond with her adopted brother Michael Oher. As chronicled in The Blind Side, it began when she first met Michael in the hallways of Briarcrest Christian School in Memphis, Tennessee.
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The Tuohy family’s life, as chronicled in Michael Lewis’ New York Times number one best-seller The Blind Side, went on to become a recordbreaking Hollywood blockbuster that earned more than $260 million at the box office and became the number-one opening weekend for a sports film in history. At the podium, Collins takes audiences through her journey with Michael from fellow student to close friend, confidant, and ultimately, adoptive sister.
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The Godfathers of Going Green
Ben Cohen & Jerry Greenfield
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World Cup Anthem Rapper, Singer & Songwriter www.greatertalent.com/Knaan K’naan’s song “Wavin’ Flag” was chosen as the Coca-Cola anthem for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Now an international sensation, “Wavin’ Flag” became a #1 hit single around the world and K’naan’s debut on the world stage drew more than 700 million viewers across the globe, inspiring nations to come together and celebrate a future of peace and possibility. K’naan, along with his mother and three siblings, were able to leave their homeland of Somalia and join relatives in New York City before settling in Canada. There, K’naan began learning English. Despite the fact that he could not yet speak the language, the young K’naan taught himself hip hop and rap diction, copying the lyrics and style phonetically.
The Story that Changed Modern Medicine Rebecca Skloot
Science Writer & Best-Selling Author, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks www.greatertalent.com/RebeccaSkloot Exclusively Represented by GTN
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Picture Creativity
Brett Ratner
Renowned Director, Producer & Entrepreneur www.greatertalent.com/BrettRatner Dubbed “a born storyteller” by LA Weekly, Brett Ratner first dreamed of making movies as a child growing up in Miami Beach, Florida. Now the 16th highest grossing film director in history with more than $1 billion in career box office sales, Ratner has broken numerous records and directed more than 100 music videos.
Hollywood’s Boldest Filmmaker
The Man Behind “Batman” Michael Uslan
Batman Executive Producer & Com ic Book Historian www.greatertalent.com/MichaelUslan
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Ratner’s archetypal journey from Miami dreamer to Hollywood mogul comes to life through his signature charm and action-packed storytelling style. Famous for his effortless comedic timing and humorous perspective on success, Ratner encourages audiences to look beyond obstacles and never take no for an answer. Also a prominent and influential figure in the Jewish community, Ratner shares how his shameless chutzpah propelled him into overwhelming success.
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Picture Laughter Mike Henry
Writer, Producer of Family Guy & Co-Creator of The Cleveland Show www.greatertalent.com/MikeHenry After several years of doing stand-up, improv and commercials, Mike Henry met Seth MacFarlane, creator of Family Guy, in 1995 while acting in his brother’s student films at the Rhode Island School of Design. Henry went on to become a writer on Family Guy for the series’ first six seasons. He voices many of the characters he created, including Cleveland, Cleveland Jr., Herbert, Consuela, the Performance Artist, and the Greased-Up Deaf Guy. At the podium, Henry takes audiences behind the scenes of Family Guy and The Cleveland Show with never-before-seen clips and hilarious outtakes. He also shares in how he developed some of the programs’ funniest characters.
The Vision Behind The Cleveland Show
The King of Sketch Comedy Alan Zweibel
Renowned Writer of Saturday Night Live & Curb Your Enthusiasm www.greatertalent.com/AlanZweibel
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“Fake” News vs. “Real” New
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CBS News Correspon de www.greatertalent.com nt & Television Personality /MoRocca
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Picture Courage
Valerie Plame Wilson
“Outed” CIA Operations Officer & Best-Selling Author of Fair Game www.greatertalent.com/ValeriePlameWilson As a covert CIA Operations Officer, Valerie Plame Wilson worked to protect America’s national security and prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Without warning, in 2003 she found herself at the heart of a political firestorm when senior White House and State Department officials revealed her secret status to several national journalists — including a syndicated conservative newspaper columnist who published her name.
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Rapping for Freedom Emmanuel Jal
Former Sudanese Child Soldier & Hip-Hop Artist www.greatertalent.com/EmmanuelJal
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Wilson discusses Fair Game, sharing her thoughts on what she views as unprecedented abuse of public trust by the Bush administration in its efforts to silence a critic and subvert the right of citizens to exercise free speech. Wilson also speaks alongside her husband, Ambassador Joseph Wilson, and together they lay out the CIA leak controversy in an incisive and enlightening presentation.
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Anthony Rapp
Star of Rent & Author of Without You www.greatertalent.com/AnthonyRapp Rapp takes audiences through his career, the loss of his friend and Rent playwright Jonathan Larson and his mother’s battle with cancer. In an insightful exploration of the social importance of the show, Rapp highlights the role Rent played in thrusting LGBT, HIV/AIDS and poverty issues into the national spotlight. In an additional program, Rapp performs a VH1: Behind the Music style show, blending personal stories from his career, musical numbers from his several Broadway and off-Broadway roles, and original hits from his band, Albinokid. Also, for active theatre programs, Rapp is available for Master’s acting workshops.
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Marlee Matlininning Actress & Activist Academy Award-W om/MarleeMatlin www.greatertalent.c
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Staying True to Yourself Esera TuaoloT Role Model NFL Veteran & LGB www.greatertalent.com/EseraTuaolo
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Picture Tomorrow
Harold Ford, Jr. & Michael Steele
Leading America Forward www.greatertalent.com/FordSteele As prominent leaders representing both sides of the political spectrum, Democratic Leadership Council Chairman Harold Ford, Jr. and Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele engage audiences in the most hotbutton issues facing every American: stability in the Middle East, domestic security, energy policy, healthcare and education reform, military transformation and the economy. In conversation, Ford and Steele discuss diversifying America’s energy sources; overhauling U.S. healthcare and education systems; re-establishing our moral authority through diplomacy; strengthening America’s international reputation; resurrecting our economic health and integrity; modernizing our military assets and strategy; managing sustainable levels of government spending and establishing entitlement, regulatory and tax reform.
On the Future of America: Left, Right & Forward
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Meghan McCain
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Picture Perspective Jonathan Alter
Newsweek Columnist & NBC News Correspondent www.greatertalent.com/JonathanAlter Jonathan Alter is an award-winning author, columnist and MSNBC analyst. The author of two New York Times best-sellers, he writes a widely acclaimed Newsweek column that examines politics, media and social and global issues. His 2010 book, The Promise: President Obama, Year One, jumped to #4 on the New York Times bestseller list and received unanimously rave reviews. Known at the podium for his insight, wit and first-hand anecdotes, Alter offers a unique behindthe-scenes take on life inside the Obama White House, analyzing where the President has succeeded and failed. His presentation is as fresh as the day’s headlines, but informed by a deep knowledge of history and a razor-sharp analytical mind.
” The Voice of “60 Minutes Byron Pitts
ent, CBS News Chief National Correspond & utes Min 60 Contributing Correspondent, hing Author, Step Out On Not www.greatertalent.com/ByronPitts
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Combating “Islamophobia” Reza Aslan
Middle East Expert & Best-Selling Author www.greatertalent.com/RezaAslan
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